Not only did Stellar Blade launch with generally positive reviews from critics and players alike, but the game has now even scored the title of the highest-rated game by user score on the PlayStation 5 via metacritic.

Yes, Stellar Blade is rated higher by users than some of the critically acclaimed games on the PlayStation 5, defeating Game of the Year title holders like Baldur’s Gate 3 and Elden Ring.

While the game is currently sitting at an 82 metascore from critics, the user score is currently on 9.2, tying with Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways and Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition.

This speaks volumes as Separate Ways is a DLC for Resident Evil 4 Remake, while Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition is basically the complete version of the game after years of updates as well as including the Phantom Liberty DLC.

Meanwhile, Stellar Blade is a new IP, as well as the AAA debut title by developer Shift Up, who primarily specializes in mobile games before this.

For context, here are the 10 highest-rated games by user scores on PlayStation 5 as of writing:

1. Stellar Blade – 9.2
2. Resident Evil 4: Separate Ways – 9.2
3. Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition – 9.2
4. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth – 9.0
5. Astro’s Playroom – 9.0
6. The Talos Principle 2 – 9.0
7. Baldur’s Gate 3 – 8.9
8. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 – 8.9
9. Resident Evil 2 – 8.9

Note that this list excludes Hitman Trilogy, which scored 9.9 user score, but only based on 10 users, which is honestly very little for a fair comparison.

In comparison with other highly rated games, It Takes Two ties with Baldur’s Gate 3, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and Resident Evil 4 with an 8.9 user score. Elden Ring is currently sitting on an 8.0 user score on PlayStation 5, while God of War: Ragnarok and Resident Evil 4 Remake both with an 8.1 user score.

Stellar Blade has been the center of many controversies on the internet as of late, from culture war to the recent backlash of alleged censorship. From the metacritic user scores, at least it seems that the positive remarks outweigh the negativity.

In our 8.5/10 review of the game, we said, “Stellar Blade, like EVE herself, is one hella sexy title that is remarkable in many ways and will charm you in for a wild ride.”

Stellar Blade

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Developer: SHIFT UP

Release Date: 2024-04-26

PlayStation 5

Ravaged by strange, powerful creatures, Earth has been abandoned, and what is left of the decimated human race has fled to a Colony in outer space. After traveling from the Colony, 7^th Airborne Squad member EVE arrives on the desolate remains of our planet with a clear-cut mission: to save humankind by reclaiming Earth from the Naytiba – the malevolent force that has devastated it.